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Cavender Buick GMC West earns a B.
Fair on the big stuff, with a few small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully.
- $225
- Doc fee
- 42%
- Dealer add-ons
$2 below TX avg
On 5 of 12 recent quotes
Moderate confidenceSan Antonio, TXUpdated How we score dealersPart of AutoNation Inc.
The full story
Why Cavender Buick GMC West earned this grade
Between October 2025 and October 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 12 verified deals with this dealership. We pulled the doc fee, the add-ons, and the gap between advertised and out-the-door price from each one. Then we graded them the way a friend in the business would: on the things that actually cost you money.
✓ What they do well
2 thingsDoc fee is in line with the market
At $225, their doc fee sits at or just under the TX average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.
Advertised pricing is largely honest
On average, the quoted price is only 0.5% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.
! Where to push back
1 thingQuoted add-ons show up on many deals
42% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $415. Expect to see items like paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, or VIN etching on your quote.
TipAsk which items are genuinely required and which are dealer-added. Anything not required by the manufacturer or the state is worth pushing on.
12 verified OTD quotes from Cavender Buick GMC West
Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.
Recent Quotes
Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions
8 vehicle transactions — 12 individual quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Cavender Buick GMC West
- 5 of 12 quotes included $4,975 in add-ons (Accessories, AUTOGUARD APPEARANCE:), not marked optional.
- Doc fee ($225) is at or below TX average. One less thing to negotiate.
- Dealer markup is effectively 0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Cavender Buick GMC West charge?
Based on 12 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Cavender Buick GMC West charges a $225 documentation fee and averages $415 in dealer add-ons when present. Cavender Buick GMC West earns Transparency Grade B (88/100).
What is the doc fee at Cavender Buick GMC West?
Cavender Buick GMC West charges a typical documentation fee of $225. The TX average is $227. This is based on 12 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Cavender Buick GMC West add dealer add-ons?
Cavender Buick GMC West adds an average of $415 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 5 of 12 recent verified quotes. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.
Is Cavender Buick GMC West a good dealership?
Cavender Buick GMC West has a transparency score of 88/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 12 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Cavender Buick GMC West?
CarEdge reviews Cavender Buick GMC West on 12 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade B (88/100), with a typical doc fee of $225 versus a TX average of $227. Dealer add-ons appeared on 5 of 12 recent quotes.
Is Cavender Buick GMC West a transparent Buick dealer in San Antonio?
Yes. Cavender Buick GMC West holds CarEdge Transparency Grade B (88/100), based on 12 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.
How does Cavender Buick GMC West compare to other Buick dealers?
You can compare Cavender Buick GMC West's transparency score, doc fees, and add-on behavior against other Buick dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Buick dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best Buick Dealerships in San Antonio, Best Buick Dealerships in Texas and Best Buick Dealerships in the US rank Buick dealers on the same data.
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How we know this
Every number on this page came from a real deal.
Most dealer review sites scrape star ratings and count angry posts. We do the opposite. CarEdge shops for cars alongside thousands of real buyers every week — and when we negotiate on their behalf, we capture the full out-the-door breakdown the dealer sends back.
For Cavender Buick GMC West in San Antonio, TX, that has meant 12 verified OTD quotes across 2 negotiated deals logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual doc fee, the actual add-ons, and the actual final price — not a salesperson's promise.
Fee Transparency
30%Is the doc fee reasonable, or is it just profit? We compare it against the state average — and the legal cap, where one exists.
Add-on Behavior
30%How often does the dealer stick you with mandatory add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent — the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer discloses as optional don't count against them.
Price Accuracy
30%Does the advertised listing price match what you'd actually sign for? We flag dealers whose out-the-door diverges from the listing.
Data Quality
10%More data = more trustworthy grade. Dealers with lots of recent, complete quotes score higher for consistency.
The four numbers behind the grade
Weighted ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to B.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 12 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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